Berodual 0.25 mg/ml / 0.5 mg/ml (20 ml)

Indication

Bronchodilator for the prevention and treatment of symptoms of chronic obstructive airway disorders with reversible airflow limitation, such as bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis with or without emphysema.

Ingredients

• Ipratropium bromide 0.25 mg/ml (as monohydrate 0.261 mg)
• Fenoterol hydrobromide 0.5 mg/ml

Direction

For inhalation with electric nebulisers and respirators only; not for oral use. Dilute the prescribed dose with sodium chloride 0.9% to 3-4 ml and inhale until used up. Adults and adolescents over 12 years: usually 1 ml (20 drops) for acute episodes, up to 2.5 ml in severe cases. Children 6-12 years: 0.5-2 ml. Children under 6 years: only under medical supervision. Use as directed by the doctor and the package insert.

Side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nervousness
• fine tremor
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Dry mouth
• cough
• throat irritation
• nausea
• Rarely paradoxical bronchospasm
• allergic reactions
• eye problems if solution enters the eyes
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine
• do not exceed the prescribed dose and seek medical help if breathlessness worsens or the usual dose is less effective.
• Avoid contact of the solution or mist with the eyes
• especially in narrow
• angle glaucoma.
• Use with caution in heart disease
• hypertension
• hyperthyroidism
• diabetes
• prostatic hypertrophy or bladder
• neck obstruction.
• Do not use if allergic to fenoterol
• ipratropium or atropine
• like substances.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.